Requirements to work in regulated family child care - Newfoundland and Labrador

 

Regulated family child care providers are required to have at least an Entry Level certification with Family Child Care classification.  This classification requires successful completion of the Family Child Care Orientation Course.

Providers must hold a valid first aid certificate. A certificate of conduct and child protection record check is required for all residents of the home.

Providers must have 30 hours of professional development every three years.  A certificate of conduct and child protection record check are required for all residents of the home.

Home visitors in a family child care agency are required to have a Level 2 certification with Family Child Care classification and at least two years experience in a family child care setting.